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Formalin is the commercial name of

Options

  1. Aformic acid
  2. Bfluoroform
  3. C40 % aqueous solution of methanal
  4. Dpara formaldehyde

Correct answer

C. 40 % aqueous solution of methanal

Step-by-step solution

40 % aqueous solution of formaldehyde (methanal) is called as formalin. Note : Formalin used as disinfectant and preservative for biological specimens.

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